The Quarry Lane School
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(925)829-8000
- The Quarry Lane School is a private, Jr.K through 12 college preparatory school known for providing an academically rigorous, nurturing and supportive educational environment that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
- Small class sizes, individualized attention, an accelerated curriculum and a cutting-edge, experiential curriculum taught by highly qualified, subject-matter experts are hallmarks of a Quarry Lane education. Quarry Lane almuni have gone on to attend some of the nation's finest colleges and universities.
- The Quarry Lane School is the only private school in the East Bay Area to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 1,031 students
- Yearly Tuition: $41,200
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
The Quarry Lane School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Independent Private Schools Association Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) International Baccalaureate (IB) World School National Council for Private School Accreditation |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1991 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1031 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 126 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 19 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average SAT score | 1480 |
| Average ACT score | 32 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $41,200 |
| % on Financial Aid | 19% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $25,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Casey Johnston |
| Admissions Associate | Katie Specht |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBadminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 16 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess, Chess Club, Community Service Club, Fashion Design, Harvard Model Congress, Journalism, Leadership, Model UN, National Honor Society (NHS), Robotics, Speech and Debate, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Dance, Drama |
School Notes
- The Quarry Lane School is consistently ranked among the top private, K-12 schools in the nation, as well as one of the best college preparatory high schools, and best high school for STEM (based on Niche.com rankings). In 2020, Quarry Lane School was ranked the #5 Best Private K-12 School in California based on Niche.com's 2020 Best School Rankings.
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| 5 They do accept kids with behavior issues, no problem. - Posted by Teacher - Howa3 |
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